Effective January 3, 2025, Marriott International will lay off 833 employees on the payroll at its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

The cuts are worldwide and affect “above-property” positions, which refer to people at the corporate level rather than those working in hotels. When reporting third-quarter results earlier this year, there were indications of a forthcoming large organizational overhaul.

The world’s largest hotel company issued a statement confirming the layoffs, calling them part of “…a strategic review of all aspects of Marriott International’s business across geographies to enhance our enterprise-wide effectiveness.” The company added, “As a part of this initiative, several hundred job openings will be made available. Many affected associates are expected to apply for and be selected for these roles and will remain employed with the Company.” Affected employees will be eligible for severance packages (varying based on position and length of service) that include outplacement assistance, a source said.